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Dogs 28 Jan 2020

Council introduces alternative dog poo bags on Waiheke Island

A Waiheke Island resident aims to kick single-use conventional plastics out of the ecosystem by producing home-compostable dog poo bags.

Environment 28 Jan 2020

Rooster takes pig under his wing

Dogs are not the only animals Auckland Council’s shelter staff are trying to re-home.

Environment 24 Jan 2020

Kick start the new decade with a pledge to recycle right

Around 15 per cent of items found in the average Aucklander’s kerbside rubbish bin are recyclable materials that could be given another life if recycled correctly.

Parks / Outdoors 24 Jan 2020

Long Bay park rangers hit the trails on e-bikes

Auckland Council Park Rangers are embracing the electric revolution to patrol one of our region’s most popular parks.

Community 23 Jan 2020

Hogwart finds love online

With a face that only a mother could love, a pint-sized bachelor is off the market after picking up an online following.

Environment 20 Jan 2020

Urgent removal of pines in Western Springs Lakeside Park

Thirteen trees have been identified for immediate removal due to the danger to people and property.

Waste 16 Jan 2020

Swap plastic bottles for reusable ones and join the 'refillution'

Wai Auckland and RefillNZ are joining forces to help make tap water the most convenient choice for Aucklanders.

Environment 16 Jan 2020

Help us fight avian botulism

Protect Auckland's birds and waterways by following these simple tips.

Events36 Results

27 Nov 2024

Leaf Mould Workshop

Come along to Auckland Botanic Gardens for this workshop with Katrina Wolff.

02 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027

Climate Action Trail - Auckland Botanic Gardens

The trail contains 10 fun stops with content for tamariki and adults, showing how we can all live...

21 Nov 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

The Year in Space 2024

See the highlights of the year, including the best astrophotography, stunning recent images and d...

29 Nov 2024

Bokashi Composting Talk

Learn how to turn your food scraps and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost.

29 Nov 2024

Into Ocean & Ice: An evening with the artists

Explore artwork inspired by Antarctica and the journeys of those who travelled there a century ap...

30 Nov 2024

DIY Bokashi Workshop - Glenfield Library

Learn all about the art of Bokashi Ferment Composting, and make your own DIY Bokashi bucket to ta...

30 Nov 2024

Stories from young Antarctic explorers

Join the young explorers and artists of our latest exhibition, Into Ocean & Ice.

30 Nov 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Microphotography with Peregrin Hyde

Get ready to blow up the tiny secrets of our universe!